PHOTOS: Idyllwild’s hometown July 4th parade
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Photo by J.P. Crumrine
January 11, 2010, that was the opening of the first Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema. In two months, March 5 will be the opening of the 10th IIFC. While others have had the idea, Stephen Savage took the steps to assemble a team with a common vision and organized an event that continues. Movie professionals,…
Andrew Altschul, according to reviews, has applied a devilish wit to what he observes as a growing societal fascination with reality TV, in his novel, “Deus Ex Machina” (Counterpoint, 2011). That fascination, in Altschul’s view, centers on ever-devolving scenarios of debasement, danger and cutthroat competition for contestants. Intrigued by shows such as “Fear Factor” and…
David JeromeCorrespondent Donal Brophy and Emrhys Cooper are both actors, writers and directors, who in the last year have moved to Idyllwild and produced an award-winning comedy, “The Shuroo Process.” The two principals of Idyllwild Pictures both have credits and resumes too extensive for this brief bit, as do all the members of the production…
Photos and story by Jeanie MillsStory originally ran Dec. 3, 1981 The first snowstorm of the season Thanksgiving weekend caused only minor problems for Hill residents and left mountain peaks, trees and rooftops covered with snow. A total of 10 inches of snow was recorded at the Pine Cove County Fire Station during the weekend….
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) is poised to hold its third annual Christmas Art Kit Gift Giveaway Saturday, Dec. 3. AAI offers local parents and students the opportunity to choose one to two age-appropriate free art kits and materials. More than 200 gifts are divided into age groups of 4 to 7, 8 to…
“An Isis Christmas” is the Isis Theatre Company’s holiday show. Suzanne Avalon, president and artistic director, promises this will be an elegant evening of stories and song. It begins at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Caine Learning Center in Idyllwild. A reception will be held at 7 p.m. prior to curtain. Beginning with…